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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 343.44 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 343.44 and 150.63 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 343.44 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/343.44 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 343.44 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 51,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732.37/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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